NFL: Vikings' Peterson gets restructured contract

MINNEAPOLIS - Adrian Peterson and the Minnesota Vikings agreed Tuesday to restructure the final three years of his contract, giving the six-time Pro Bowl running back $20 million in guaranteed money.

The Vikings announced the agreement four days before players will report to training camp, clearing away any lingering haze that surrounded their relationship with Peterson. Initially disinterested in returning to the team following his reinstatement by the NFL, Peterson softened this spring and took part in several offseason practices with the Vikings last month.

Peterson, out of action for all but one game last year because of the child abuse charge he faced involving his young son, came back from his personal conduct policy suspension with $45 million left on his existing contract. But none of that money was guaranteed.

Mariota signs deal with Titans

Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota signed with the Tennessee Titans, becoming the last of the NFL's first-round draft picks to finalize his deal. The former Oregon quarterback is expected to start immediately, with the timing of the contract keeping the No. 2 overall pick on track to open the season Sept. 13 at Tampa Bay against No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston.

Judge grants bond for Hunter

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Justin Hunter was granted bond by a Virginia judge, a day after turning himself in to authorities in his hometown of Virginia Beach on a charge of malicious wounding stemming from a fight at a bar during the July Fourth weekend.

From wire reports

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